SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO NEW YORK
144 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY · IRS data through FY2024
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $470,907,089 | $439,721,438 | $46,706,620 |
| FY2023 | $391,790,500 | $407,420,385 | -$6,174,796 |
| FY2022 | $349,841,389 | $396,612,117 | $14,996,206 |
| FY2021 | $364,077,720 | $396,206,022 | $36,485,526 |
| FY2020 | $353,422,667 | $372,310,989 | $36,851,690 |
| FY2019 | $337,395,659 | $344,833,426 | $78,397,184 |
| FY2018 | $327,505,882 | $335,676,938 | $90,971,705 |
| FY2017 | $347,928,750 | $330,486,308 | $92,918,192 |
| FY2016 | $336,814,225 | $325,915,145 | $92,892,963 |
| FY2015 | $322,041,476 | $323,702,477 | $85,638,448 |
| FY2014 | $325,677,806 | $318,120,134 | $86,476,255 |
| FY2013 | $324,212,858 | $317,517,850 | $113,088,275 |
| FY2012 | $317,393,807 | $307,900,287 | $71,295,738 |
| FY2011 | $312,894,236 | $295,902,471 | $72,753,911 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $36,010,074 | 8% |
| Program service revenue | $421,568,625 | 92% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $388,779,913 | 88% |
| Management & general | $50,941,525 | 12% |
| Fundraising | $0 | 0% |
What the numbers show
- Program service revenue made up 92% of total revenue in FY2024.
- Program services accounted for 88% of functional expenses, management & general 12%, and fundraising 0%.
- 88% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2024. That is higher than 59.8% of 435 Health Care organizations in NY.
- Net assets covered about 1.3 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 24th percentile among 1642 Health Care organizations in NY.
- Total revenue was higher than 96.9% of 1756 Health Care organizations in NY.
- Total revenue rose from $312,894,236 in FY2011 to $470,907,089 in FY2024, Revenue increased in 10 and decreased in 3 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 7 of 14 reported years (FY2015, FY2018, FY2019, FY2020, FY2021, FY2022, FY2023).
- Net assets declined from $72,753,911 to $46,706,620 between FY2011 and FY2024.
- Contributions and grants made up 2% of revenue in FY2011 and 8% in FY2024.
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
The Mission of Sisters of Charity Hospital, as part of the Catholic Health System (CHS) in Western New York, is to provide quality healthcare services in an acute care setting.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1946 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | E220 — Health Care (in NY) |
Similar organizations
- ELLIS HOSPITAL — SCHENECTADY, NY · $466,118,879
- JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL — WESTBURY, NY · $478,588,031
- RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER — STATEN ISLAND, NY · $461,087,322
- ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER — ELMIRA, NY · $457,056,601
- SAMARITAN HOSPITAL — TROY, NY · $486,250,332
- PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION — WESTBURY, NY · $444,967,071
- FLUSHING HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER — FLUSHING, NY · $444,316,060
- EPISCOPAL HEALTH SERVICES INC — GARDEN CITY, NY · $441,193,406
Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Think something here is wrong or should be removed? Use the contact form — we act on removal requests within 30 days.